Change in Policy on Exports of Defense Articles and Defense Services to South Sudan, DDTC Notice Feb 2

The following notice is an update from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls homepage.

Web Notice: (2.2.18)
Pursuant to section 38(a) of the Arms Export Control Act and the delegated authority of the Secretary of State thereunder, the Secretary has determined that it is the policy of the Department of State to deny, with limited exceptions, export licenses or other approvals for defense articles and defense services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and destined for South Sudan. This policy is effective immediately. DDTC will publish a rule in the Federal Register to implement a conforming change to ITAR §126.1.

Source: http://pmddtc.state.gov/index.html